Among the universities in Japan, Hokkaido University is considered to be that with one of the widest ranges of both natural sciences and humanities with 12 undergraduate majors and 19 post-graduate disciplines. For newly-enrolled students, the 1st year is of basic training, after which students choose their more specialized subjects within each discipline.

Hokkaido University provides support for the large number of its international students, through for instance its dedicated international student’s advisory desk gives information to students about scholarship funds and tuition-free programs as well as information & support for students’ lives, including providing equipment for living, and guaranteeing availability of apartments for international students.

With long-term contributions in research and training based on the principles of the founder of the university, Professor WS Clack, the founder of Hokkaido University, which are “lofty ambition”, “international spirit”, “international perspective “, “comprehensive education “,”attaching great importance to practicality”, Hokkaido University is dedicated to training leadership in its students so they can contribute to society after graduation.